Maintaining “high expectations” is now a constant in every education reform proposal. But what does this really mean? Take the lead in examining what pursuing high expectations means in practice.

Join us for this three day event as we cut through the policy jargon to provide solid insights and illustrations into how literacy teaching practices can changein every classroom totransform student learning.

Registration Information

Audience: Middle and Secondary Educators

Dates: April 15th, April 20th and May 10th

Cost: $250 per connection (You can bring together your entire school community with one connection fee and tap experts in the field without the cost of travel expenses.)Registration:Register Online or call Customer Service (877) 369-6283 with your

purchase order number to reserve a connection.

Program Information

Thank you for all the wonderful thoughts, suggestions, and information you provided during the nomination and voting process. While some ideas are being taken up as future events in the 2010-2011 web seminar series, there were topics that we are proud to offer immediately as part of this upcoming virtual conference. As more complete program information comes available we will continue to post the most recent information here.

You can expect to see "tandem sessions" that take us from the research to the classroom with a multitude of student examples to share, breakout sessions, and virtual school and classroom visits. Here are the topics you can expect to see addressed:

Incorporating 21st Century Literacies into the Curriculum-Moving Beyond the How To!

Writing to Learn

On Teaching Content: Building a Schoolwide Culture

Collaborative Learning and Productive Group Work

Digital Writing Workshop

Implications of and for Assessment-Given 21st Century Student Work

Project Based Learning in the Digital Age

Differentiated Instruction

Presenters

While the presenter RSVPs are still coming in, we couldn't couldn't keep the secret any longer. Here are just a few of the well known literacy leaders scheduled so far.

Bud Hunt

Sara Kajder

Debbie Dean

Douglas Fisher

Troy Hicks

Nancy Frey

Suzie Boss

Maria Grant

Jane Krauss

William Kist

Rick Wormeli

Registration for the virtual conference is per connection. Therefore, a $250 registration can provide access for an entire school initiative simply by reserving the appropriate space and the use of an LCD projector or other forms of technology.